Oil-burner.



D. I. HQCHL OIL BURNER.

APPLICATION FILED FEB-26,1917.

Patented July 17, 1917.

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OIL-BURNER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 17, 1917..

Application filed February 26, 1917. Serial No. 151,040.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, DELTON I. HooH, a

citizen of the United States, residing at Columbus, in the county of Franklin and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Oil-Burner, of which the following is a specification. The present invention appertains to hydrocarbon burners, and aims to provide a device of that character having novel and improved features of construction to enhance the utility and eflicienoy thereof.

One of the objects of the invention is the provision of novel means for directing the air in a most eflective manner to the flames in such a manner as to eliminate as much as possible the roaring noise, the air being distributed evenly to the two flames.

Another object of the invention is the provision of novel means for priming or starting the burner, and for deflecting the flames in the desired direction.

It is also the object of the invention to provide a-hydrocarbon burner having the characteristics above noted, and which at the same time, is comparatively simple and inexpensive in construction.

With theforegoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the detailsof construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, can be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improved burner, portions being broken away.

Fig. 2 is a cross section taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

In carrying out the invention, there is provided an elongated casing or box 1 cast from suitable metal or otherwise constructed, and adapted to be disposed within the fire box of a stove, range, or'the like. This casing is provided with a bottom 2 that extends from the ends thereof, to prevent the-upwardly flow of the air within the ends of the casing from below, but the bottom is provided between its t l-ids with an air inlet opening 3 through which air can flow upwardly, and from which air can flow toward the opposite ends of the casing in practically equal streams, so as to distribute the air to the two' flames. Fitted removably upon the upper edge of the casing 1 is a top or top plate 4, which is provided adjacent to its ends with upstanding air outlet members 5 which are tapered upwardly and provided at their upper ends with openings 6. The top plate 4 is provided between the members 5 with a longitudinal channel 7 of inverted U-shaped cross section, the ends of said channel being connected to the adjacent Walls of the members 5, and said channel being disposed above and extending across the opening 3, so that the air flows upwardly from said opening into the channel to be directed to the respective members 5, whereby to reduce the roaring noise. The top of the channel 7 is preferably inclined from its intermediate portion to the upper edges of the members 5 whereby to divide the air which flows upwardly from opening 3 and direct it in opposite directions longitudinally into the members 5.

The ends of the top plate 4 and theremote walls of the members 5 have downwardly opening slots 8 accommodating a longitudinal vapor pipe 9 which extends horizontally across the casing through the members 5 and within the channel 7 The end of the pipe 9 is closed bya cap 10, and a longitudinal generating or retort pipe 11 is disposed above and parallel with the pipe 9, and is connected at one end by the U-bend 12 with the corresponding end of the pipe 9, said pipes being of one piece if desired. The other end of the generating pipe 11 has suitable means or a coupling, as at 13, for the attachment of the supply pipe for the kerosene or other liquid fuel. Disks 14 are disposed underneath the generating pipe 11 and have upstanding apertured cars 15 embracing said pipe, whereby to suspend said disks over the openings 6, in order that the disks will spread the flames in all directions. The vapor pipe 9 has apertures 16 below the openings 6 for directing the vaporized fuel upwardly through the openings .6,and the vapor in burning will provide the flames. Air will be drawn upwardly with the vapor to support combustion.

As a means for conveniently closing one aperture 16 for closing it. A weight 20 is engaged loosely with the intermediate portion of the member 17 whereby to hold the spur 19 within the aperture 16. This member can be readily applied and removed.

As a means for conveniently priming or starting the burner, there is provided a pair of priming pans 21 adjacent to and located between the members 5. The adjacent portions of the pans 21 have outstanding trunnions 22 journaled within T-shaped standards 23 carried by the top plate 1 at opposite sides of the channel 7 The free portions of the pans 21 are seatable upon the respective members 5 to hold said pans in horizontal position, with the pans projecting longitudinally in opposite directions. The free portions of the pans have open slots 2 1 for receiving the generator pipe 11, and thereby enabling said pans to be swung upwardly, as seen in dotted lines in Fig. 1. The pans 21 have a filling 25 ofasbestos or other absorbent material to hold the desired quantity of oil or other priming fuel, which can be readily poured onto the filling or pads 25 when the pans 21 are swung downwardly. Thus, when the oil within the priming pans is lighted, the flames will rise against the generating pipe 11 for heating the same, in order to prime or start the burner easily. Then after the burner has been started, one or both of the pans 21 can be swung upwardly, so as to provide a barrier between the two sections of the burner at the opposite ends. A standard 26 carried by the top of the channel 7 has a fork 27 at its upper end in which the intermediate portion of the pipe 11 is seatable, and said standard 26 provides a stop for the pans 21 when they are swung upwardly. When two flames are used, both pans are swung upwardly, and it will be noted that said pans will therefore provide a barrier between the two flames, to prevent them from mingling, and this will serve to con line the flames to the desired areas above the members 5. When one flame is used, the corresponding pan 21 need only be raised, and it will be noted that the flames in striking the bottom plates of the pans 21 will be directed upwardly against the generating pipe 11 whereby to heat the same effectively, and thereby materially assist in the generation of the vapor. It will be noted that when the pans are swung upwardly, their pads will be protected, while the bottom plates of the pans are exposed to the flames, thus avoiding damage to the priming pans.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is 1. A hydrocarbon burner, embodying a top plate having upstanding air inlet members and an inverted channel extending between and having its ends connected to the adjacent walls of said members, said members having upper air outlet openings, and a vapor pipe having vapor outlets below and directed upwardly through said openings, said channel being adapted to conduct air to said members.

2. A hydrocarbon burner, embodying a casing having a bottom provided between its ends with an air inlet opening, a top plate for the casing having outstanding air outlet members at its ends and an inverted channel between and having its ends connected to the adjacent walls of said members, said members having upper air outlet open ings, and a longitudinal vapor pipe extending within said channel and having vapor outlets below and directed upwardly through said second mentioned openings.

3. A hydrocarbon burner having a generator and a vapor outlet, and a priming pan movable to a horizontal. position for priming the generator and movable to an upright position at one side of said outlet for deflecting the flames.

4:. A hydrocarbon burner having a generator and a vapor outlet below the genera tor, and a priming pan mounted for swinging movement below the generator and swingable downwardly into horizontal position toward the-vapor outlet for priming the generator and swingable upwardly to upright position away from the vapor outlet for directing the flames toward the generator.

5. A hydrocarbon burner having a generator and a vapor outlet below the generator, and a priming pan mounted for swinging movement below the generator and swingable downwardly into horizontal position toward the vapor outlet for priming the generator and swingable upwardly to upright position away from the vapor out let for directing the flames toward the generator, said pan having a slot for receiving the generator when the pan is swung upwardly.

6. A hydrocarbon burner having spaced vapor outlets, a generator above them, and priming means movable to a horizontal position between said outlets below the generator, and movable away from said outlets to an upright position to provide a barrier between the outlets.

1,233,577 til 7. A hydrocarbon burn'e'r embodying a pair of vapor outlets, a generator above them, and priming pans pivotally mounted between said outlets to swing downwardly toward said outlets into horizontal position, and to swing upwardly toward one another away from said outlets to provide a barrier therebetween.

8. A hydrocarbon burner having a pair of outlet members, a longitudinal generator pipe above said members, and a pair of priming pans having adjacent portions trunnioned between said members, said pans being swingable downwardly away from one another adjacent to said members for priming the burner, and said pans being swingable upwardly toward one another to provide deflectors, the pans having slots for receiving said pipe when they are swung upwardly.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

DELTON I. HOCH.

Witnesses:

EDWARD D. MURYAN, MAYBELLE Hams.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G. 

